Cambridge United FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Dec | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Nov | Curzon Ashton FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Nov | Curzon Ashton FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Dec | Port Vale FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Nov | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Grimsby Town FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 31 Oct | Exeter City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Cambridge United FC | Plymouth Argyle FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #4 |
| 13 | Points | 13 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 4 / 1 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 14 |
| 11 | Conceded | 11 |
| +2 | GD | +3 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 38% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts). Plymouth Argyle FC are 4th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 3 G | |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
| Isaac Heath | 1 G |
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
| Will Evans | 2 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Abbey Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cambridge United FC and Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 2' The referee shows Plymouth Argyle FC player a Yellow card on 2.
- 7' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 16' The referee calls foul for Mikel Miller. He receives a Yellow card.
- 21' Cambridge United FC is showing some good football. However, Cambridge United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 26' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sam Cosgrove on 31.
- 32' It’s a booking for Plymouth Argyle FC player. Michael Cooper gets a Yellow card.
- 37' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' Joe Edwards is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cambridge United FC so far.
- 47' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 52' The referee shows Plymouth Argyle FC player a Yellow card on 52.
- 57' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 62' It’s a booking for Plymouth Argyle FC player. Jordan Houghton gets a Yellow card.
- 67' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cambridge United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 71' Sam Cosgrove makes way for Niall Ennis at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 76' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 76.
- 81' Cambridge United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 84' Saikou Janneh is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Brophy at the 84 minute mark.
- 87' A change in the Plymouth Argyle FC ranks — Matt Butcher exits the field as Dan Scarr enters on 87.
- 88' Another substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC to replace Adam Randell by Bali Mumba on 88 minute.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Saikou Janneh 84'
- 2
-
14
Jack Lankester ↓ Shilow Tracey 84'
- 10
- 11
- 27
- 4
- 6
- 26
- 16
- 25
Bench
-
17
Saikou Janneh ↑ 84'
- 5
- 9
- 22
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 84'
- 15
- 13
Coach
Mark Bonner
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
- 1
- 5
- 3
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Niall Ennis 71'
- 14
- 9
-
20
Adam Randell ↓ Bali Mumba 88'
-
7
Matt Butcher ↓ Dan Scarr 87'
- 19
Bench
-
17
Bali Mumba ↑ 88'
-
6
Dan Scarr ↑ 87'
- 10
- 25
-
11
Niall Ennis ↑ 71'
- 21
- 48
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Jephcott | 2 |
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Jack Lankester | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Callum Wright | 1 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-12-10
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-12-03
Forest Green Rovers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-11-19
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2022-11-15
Cambridge United FC
4–2
Curzon Ashton FC
W
2022-11-12
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-11-06
Curzon Ashton FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2022-12-10
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-12-02
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Port Vale FC
L
2022-11-19
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-11-12
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-11-05
Grimsby Town FC
5–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-10-31
Plymouth Argyle FC
4–2
Exeter City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Cambridge United FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
55%
Cambridge United FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

